(This is a copy of the posting made this date within the Parade Ground & Mess Tent of the Union Army HQ Forum.)
OFFICERS OF THE ACWGC UNION ARMY,
ATTENTION TO PARADE!
This parade is called to announce the appointment of General David Danner to the command of the Union Army of the Cumberland, and to recognize the services performed by General Dirk Gross in that capacity over this past year.
General Dirk Gross is relieved of his duties as the AotC AC and directed to report to General Danner for re-assignment within that army. He is also tendered the following award, the Union Army's Outstanding Service Medal and ribbon.
CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE MEDAL
GENERAL DIRK GROSS
For his consistent and close attention to his duties as the Commander of the Union Army of the Cumberland, General Dirk Gross is awarded the Outstanding Service Medal. Under General Gross's command the AotC continued its superb record of combat efficiency and activity. His regular reports and performance of his duties imbued the AotC with a sense of stability and security, even when some of its finest officers were tapped by UA Headquarters for duties elsewhere. General Gross maintained a viable, trustworthy relation with both his own officers and superiors, his focus clearly centered upon the continued level of health and welfare of his command. His commitment to the leadership of that organization over this past year has been much appreciated and well received by all.
This is the General's first such award!
OFFICERS OF THE ACWGC UNION ARMY,
Present, ARMS!
Order, ARMS!
Parade, DISMISSED!
Please join me in saluting these fine officers for their service on our behalf.
